The Last of Us Season 2 captivates with its visual beauty but lacks emotional depth, leaving the reviewer feeling detached from its characters and story. The season delves into moral complexities, suggesting a narrative focused on generational trauma instead of just survival against zombies. However, despite the stunning production and artistic talent, the connection to the story is hindered for those unfamiliar with the video game. The reviewer finds a glimmer of hope in standout performances, particularly highlighting Isabela Merced’s potential stardom amid the otherwise flawed execution of the season.
At times in The Last of Us Season 2, I felt as though I fully understood what moral that was. Maybe the HBO hit wasn't so much about fighting zombies as much as it was about defying the trap of generational trauma.
Ultimately, after watching all seven episodes of The Last of Us Season 2, I wasn't feeling all that jazzed about Joel, Ellie, or even new character Abby. Instead, my biggest takeaway from the season was that Isabela Merced is destined to be a huge freaking star.
The Last of Us Season 2 is a spectacular showcase for the talents of all the artisans involved, but it's missing some key human spark.
As someone who hasn't played the show's video game source material, I found myself repeatedly feeling a sense of disconnect from the otherwise straight-forward revenge story.
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